ad closed M1a Scout Squad

[Handsome Rob]

I'm giving serious consideration to buying a sorta dream rifle of mine.

I have had a years long hankering for an M1a/M14 & I'd really like to see what, if anything, is out there & current values/prices.

I guess this is a bit of a fishing thread....

My only must-have is that it's got to be a wooden stock. I know there are different models available, in different configurations & barrel lengths, but as long as it has a proper stock, I'm probably ok with it. 

I do have to move a few things before i buy (unless it's an honest to god bargain) so there's no guaranteed sale here, unless you're open to trade. 

If you have something that fits the bill, please let me know! 

Thanks. 

EDIT: OK, I've raised the funds (very productive morning at the gunshow!) & I'm now ACTIVELY looking for a Scout Squad. Preference is still a wood stock though...

Edited September 25, 2022 by Handsome Rob

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[Capbyrd]

@Chucktshoes

[JustEd]

Good luck on your exploration

Have a lot of respect for the design and history of that rifle. Don't have the means to afford one for fun. 

[Grayfox54]

I think by now it should be well known that I love the M1A. I have 4 of them. 

Unless you want to go with a very expensive custom build, right now I think Springfield Armory is the only current maker. In years past, I know that Norinco and Federal Ordnance made them. But those have been unavailable  for a long time are getting very hard to find.  But if you look long enough, you might find one. However, it won't be much cheaper than a SA. 

If you go with SA, I highly suggest the Scout/Squad model with the 18" barrel. I find this to be the perfect compromise between barrel length and good handling.   if you're interested in long range (200 yards +) spend the extra bucks on a National Match model.

[Handsome Rob]

Original post edited..... I'm now actually shopping.

[RED333]

I have had dealings with the man in the past, as stand up as they come!

[Handsome Rob]

1 hour ago, RED333 said:

I have had dealings with the man in the past, as stand up as they come!

She's a beauty, no doubt. Unfortunately it's got about a grand's worth of gear that i don't want with it!

[martin5]

I’ve handled AU’s scout squad. It’s a fine rifle. Red333 is right, he’s a stand up guy.

[Handsome Rob]

[UT-Longbeard]

[Losvaqueros]

I have a M1A1 Bush if interested. Circa 1993-4. GI Collector walnut stock. TRW bolt etc. Box, 20rd GI mag.

Edited September 26, 2022 by Losvaqueros

[Grayfox54]

Ok, just showin' off.